Thanks to all of the riders who attended the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally. It’s not a rally without riders! As you know, we had lots of rain but that didn’t seem to dampen anyones spirits. We are working on gathering all of the photos and stories and will put these up soon. If you have a good story or some hi-res photos we would love to hear from you. Please send them to hellscanyonrally@gmail.com. We have lots of clothing left and our GEAR section is open NOW. Thanks again for making our dream a success.
Steve & Eric
Just wanted to give everyone who attended a “shout out” and THANK YOU all again for the WONDERFUL time my husband, AL and I had at the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally!
I found myself thinking how I wished we could just “go back and do it all over”, that Eddie Money song was just torturing my brain Monday at work…I couldn’t get it out of my head…I wondered how many of you thought about skipping work and staying another day?
I sincerely have never met a finer group of people at ANY rally.
I never have shook so many hands offering their support of the bike we built.
Every one of you are my new friends…THANK YOU…You’re all AWESOME!
With that said, I wanted to send my appreciation out to all of the judges for the recognition they gave my bike, The Pirate’s Booty, and winning the prestigious “BEST OF SHOW AWARD”!
All the bikes were winners in my book, each and every one very cool in their own way…so CONGRATS to you all, too!
Steve and Eric…I just met you at the Rally this year…
What can I say-YOU ROCK-you outdid yourselves!
I admire you for making your dream a reality…and all the hard work it took thru the years!
Be PROUD…This Rally is going to continue to grow stronger way after we’re gone my friends!
Overall, the Rally was a GREAT SUCCESS, with GOOD FUN had by all…
WHAT AN AMAZING MEMORY! I CAN’T WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!
UNTIL THEN MY NEW FRIENDS…
RIDE SAFE…and may GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY and THOSE YOU HOLD DEAR…
TL @ SIREN CUSTOM CYCLES
Great booths downtown and loved the live music at the park!! The ride up to Hells Canyon was awesome, except the part of seeing the accident. God Bless the family! See ya next year riders!
Eric and Steve,
Thanks for the invite and the awesome experience. Until this year I had not heard of the Hells Canyon Rally. I will be spreading the word on my site and in the forums I moderate or participate in. The rally was very well organized. The businesses in Baker City were awesome as well. The ride into Hells Canyon was nothing short of amazing! I captured allot of great ride video. Well done guys! I have a room reserved already for next year.
Rob Green
Owner
http://www.Road-Quest.com
Just a note to thank everyone who visited our booth at the rally. This year we raised almost $8,000 which will go a long way in helping the children with cancer we support. As most of you know 100% of the funds go directly to help the children. Again thank you all and we will see you again next year. Patrick Healy, President BFC
Enjoyed the rally inspite of the rain. Wondered why there wasn’t a group such as a boy scout troop planned to empty the trash barrels around the outside campground on the lawn.
Also why there weren’t church groups offering breakfasts to the many attendees. Seems like both ideas suggested would benefit the locals and take a load off the local eating establishments. Seems like there were plenty of attendees to have made a church group or two lots of income for their group. A local boy scout troop would have benefitted from a little “trash detail” income too. There needs to be a better way to access the camping area from the school parking lot without creating a “mud bog” such as was experienced this year. That no one went down and was injured was just lucky. Also suggest the area for the “show bikes” be limited to an area where no riders/drivers can run into them and cause damage to anyone or anything. I believe the eleventh year could be even better with a few improvements. Perhaps we’ll see you next year.
All issues that we have passed on to the High School. I’m sure they’ll take care of it! As for the show bikes, that’s still under consideration.
LOST a pair of Womens Chaps – USA Bike has the stretch material on the inside of the thigh. Hoping someone turned them in. We camped at the High School.
Thanks for the info if they turn up.
My Friend’s Arnold and his G/F Toni and I rode out from Denver on Thursday the 11th, and landed in BC on Friday eve. Although we endured a lot of rain and some hail in both directions, that only dampened our spirits for the moment (even the drenching on Saturday’s return from Sumpter).
Overall our memories of the ride, the town and the rally will be great ones. BC is a beautiful town with lots of friendly folks and great food and beer (Hot Blonde!).
Thanks to all that worked hard to have it ready, even in the rain.
I can guarantee we will return for another HCMR!!
Thanks!
Steve and Eric…
I would first like to say “Thank You” for everything you guys did for my family along with the Haines Steakhouse, The Frontier and even Papa’s Pub. The kids and I had a great time at the rally, even with the rain.
Second, thank you for the Matthew Folkestad Living Spirit Award that you presented to us on behalf of Tim. You weren’t supposed to make me cry, but you did. I am humbled. Tim’s memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was a wonderful husband and father and we miss him everyday. I want you to know that I will be there to support you guys and the rally always.
God bless all the riders. Live free, ride safe, and see you all next year.
Tammy Hunt (Deana and Tyler Hunt, too)
Our group of 10 bikes rode down from Tacoma, WA. We had a great time and there are already talks on our web site about coming next year.
Steve and Eric,
I’ve been hearing about the rally for a few years now and wanted to come each of the last three years but no one ever wanted to come with. Well this year I came to the rally by myself from Olympia, Wa. not knowing what to expect. What I found was a group of people who were open and friendly. I made some great new friends, discovered some wonderful new places and rides, and had the time of my life on Saturday night downtown on Main St. What memories! The shuttles from the hotels were great, I caught the last one in on Saturday night and boy was I lucky! I guess I was having too much fun? Wait, that can never happen!!! The only thing I was bummed about was that Barley Browns was closed on Sunday after I got in from my ride. But no worries, me and my “new friends” solved that issue very easily. Thanks again for a great and fun event. You will be sure to see me there for years to come. Here’s hoping for life’s very best blessings for us all. Peace
My 1st trip to Hell and I’m coming back. We arrived Friday night and left on Sunday morning, we didn’t see enough or do enough so next year we are adding an extra day to the trip. A great time was had by all of us, looking forward to next years rally.
Thanks,
D. Jennings
Gig Harbor, Wa
Rally was great…goes to show everyone that rain doesn’t damper the spirits of a bunch of bikers…. had a great time and will be back next year, but might pack my rain gear this time!!